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Fannie Masemola

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Calls mount for Masemola’s reinstatement as national police boss

Calls are mounting for Fannie Masemola to be reinstated as South Africa's National Police Commissioner after the withdrawal of PFMA charges against him. The move follows National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Andy Mothibi's, decision to withdraw Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) charges brought against Masemola by the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), saying a review found no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution. Masemola faced four charges under Section 38 […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026 49

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Madlanga Commission | Commission to lay criminal charges against Carrim

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry Chairperson, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, says the commission will lay criminal charges against controversial North West businessman, Suliman Carrim. This follows Carrim’s repeated failure to comply with the commission’s subpoenas to testify and submit financial statements for his businesses, citing ill health. Carrim has breached at least four of the commission's subpoenas, citing hospitalisation after an alleged heart attack he suffered while at a gym, in […]

todayAugust 14, 2026 85

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Madlanga Commission | Carrim ordered to testify in person next month

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has postponed North West businessman, Suliman Carrim’s, testimony to 14 August. The commission says Carrim will only be excused if he undergoes an independent medical examination, with a report submitted to the commission by the 12 August confirming whether he is fit to testify. Carrim has missed several scheduled appearances before the commission, citing an undisclosed illness. The commission has postponed Carrim’s testimony several times […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 95

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Medicare24 case takes twist as Matlala pulls plug on plea deal

Alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, has withdrawn his plea agreement in the controversial Medicare24 saga, after the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria rejected his proposed sentence. Matlala appeared briefly in court on Monday, after the court refused to accept a plea agreement that would've seen him sentenced to eight years' imprisonment, instead indicating that a 12 year sentence would be more appropriate. As a result, Matlala's guilty plea […]

todayJuly 13, 2026 58

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Matlala turns state witness in Medicare24 corruption case

Alleged underworld kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has turned state witness in the controversial Medicare24 SAPS tender corruption case. Matlala appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Thursday, where he pleaded guilty to charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering. The court heard that, as part of his plea agreement, Matlala has implicated several high-ranking officials in the corruption scandal and is expected to testify against his co-accused in […]

todayJune 25, 2026 103

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“There is a greater motive” – Masemola claims witch-hunt against him

Suspended National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he believes there is a witch-hunt aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Masemola made the remarks after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, where he faces charges linked to the alleged unlawful awarding of a R360 million SAPS tender to Medicare24 in 2024. Speaking outside court, Masemola suggested a smear campaign is being orchestrated against him. Masemola maintains that there is more […]

todayMay 13, 2026 71

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Ramaphosa suspends Masemola amid corruption charges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension, amid mounting pressure over charges linked to a controversial police tender. Masemola faces charges under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in connection with a multi-million rand SAPS contract awarded to a company linked to alleged crime figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. He is expected back in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on 13 May alongside Matlala and 12 […]

todayApril 23, 2026 168

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Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa to suspend police commissioner

President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing mounting calls from political parties, Parliament and civil society to suspend National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, following his recent court appearance. The country’s top cop faces four charges under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), linked to a controversial R360 million tender awarded to a company associated with alleged crime figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Masemola is expected to return to the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on […]

todayApril 22, 2026 119

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I’m not guilty, I’m not wrong: Masemola 

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, says he has nothing to hide as controversy continues over the Medicare24 tender. The country’s top cop, who appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today, is accused of violating the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in the awarding of a SAPS tender to alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. These charges are linked to the alleged irregular awarding of a contract, valued at approximately R228 […]

todayApril 21, 2026 75